Hunter Hayes Earns RIAA Gold Certification for "Wanted"

Hunter Hayes Earns RIAA Gold Certification for "Wanted"

NASHVILLE, TN – (June 29, 2012) – Multiple nominated debut Artist, Hunter Hayes, earned Gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for his current single “Wanted,” which marks a career first. “Wanted” is his second single off of his Atlantic Records self – titled debut album, Hunter Hayes. His first single, “Storm Warning” is nearing Gold certification as well. To date, Hunter has sold a combined total of over 1 million digital singles.

Tune–in to watch Hunter perform “Wanted” on The Talk July 24th on CBS at 2 PM ET/ 1 PM PT/CT.

Hunter Hayes, the multi-talented writer, musician, producer, and performer, is the only country artist to play every instrument, write/co-write every song, and co-produce his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. As the 2012 ACM New Artist of the Year nominee, Hunter has been touring and performing live for decades, currently selling out venues across the US and Canada on his MOST WANTED headline tour. The Louisiana native has also shared the stage with Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Trace Adkins, Brad Paisley, and Hank Williams, Jr. He recently announced plans to tour with Carrie Underwood this fall on her 2012 "Blown Away" tour. This multi-instrumentalist continues to garner praise from fans and critics alike as he made his world-premiere national television debut on CBS’ Late Show with David Letterman and also performed with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and on Good Morning America. His current hit "Wanted" is quickly climbing the radio charts and holds the unprecedented #1 slot for three weeks in a row on GAC's Top 20 Countdown. For more information on Hunter Hayes, please visit www.HunterHayes.com

Warner Bros. Records recording artist and emerging country star Cole Swindell invited his Nashville fans out for an authentic night on the town to help him film the video for his latest single “Ain’t Worth the Whiskey” last night.

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